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Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by urchcoded(op): 5:56pm On Oct 25, 2020
I'll try to make this as brief as possible. I stopped believing in God finally last year. I grew up in a very religious Christian family, but I became an unbeliever after analysing religion. I'm the only one living with my mother and few weeks ago she engaged me in a discussion about why I'm allowing the devil use me, I told her the Devil is not using me as I don't believe in him either. I went on to carefully explain to her why I think God probably does not exist and even if he does,there is no way to ascertain that Christianity is the right religion amongst other thousands of religions. Honestly I wasn't trying to get her to stop being a Christian or anything I was just trying to let her understand my stand because she has been worried for a long time. That night around 1am I woke up from sleep to hear her crying, I tip toed to her room and saw her kneeling down praying and crying uncontrollably she was actually praying for me and for God to reveal himself to me. Seeing her cry hurt me a lot and I couldn't sleep the rest of the night. Waking up the next morning I noticed she didn't do her normal morning devotion and prayers. I wasn't happy with the development but I ignored her. She came back in the night and still didn't pray. I had to reluctantly ask her why she was no more praying, she coldly replied me saying "Shea you said prayer doesn't work and there is no God" and she walked away. I've been really really upset because I know she can't actually do without religion. This is what she has known all her life, she's a Sunday school teacher. She needs religion because her life is centered on it. My father died Early this year and I'm due to go for NYSC by next month. pls how do I resolve this situation cos it breaks me to see her so sad and dejected and it might be worse when I leave. Should I pretend to have had an encounter with God or something. I really could use some advice here. If you don't have any just avoid the thread.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by RedPhoenix: 6:00pm On Oct 25, 2020
Stop being foolish and do the right thing which you already know stvpid angry


Damn it. hrhqueen has come. Make I run. Oyedepo pikin
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by HRHQueenPhil(f): 6:01pm On Oct 25, 2020
urchcoded:
I'll try to make this as brief as possible. I stopped believing in God finally last year. I grew up in a very religious Christian family, but I became an unbeliever after analysing religion. I'm the only one living with my mother and few weeks ago she engaged me in a discussion about why I'm allowing the devil use me, I told her the Devil is not using me as I don't believe in him either. I went on to carefully explain to her why I think God probably does not exist and even if he does,there is no way to ascertain that Christianity is the right religion amongst other thousands of religions. Honestly I wasn't trying to get her to stop being a Christian or anything I was just trying to let her understand my stand because she has been worried for a long time. That night around 1am I woke up from sleep to hear her crying, I tip toed to her room and saw her kneeling down praying and crying uncomfortably, she was actually praying for me and for God to reveal himself to me. Seeing her cry hurt me a lot and I couldn't sleep the rest of the night. Waking up the next morning I noticed she didn't do her normal morning devotion and prayers. I wasn't happy with the development but I ignored her. She came back in the night and still didn't pray. I had to reluctantly ask her why she was no more praying, she coldly replied me saying "Shea you said prayer doesn't work and there is no God" and she walked away. I've been really really upset because I know she can't actually do without religion. This is what she has known all her life, she's a Sunday school teacher. She needs religion because her life is centered on it. My father died Early this year and I'm due to go for NYSC by next month. pls how do I resolve this situation cos it breaks me to see her so sad and dejected and it might be worse when I leave. Should I pretend to have had an encounter with God or something. I really could use some advice here. If you don't have any just avoid the thread.
It's quite strange that u are not celebrating your victory right now
Anyway leave your mother alone. If u want to help her , re-dedicate ur life to Christ and go on a three day fast for God to reveal himself to u if he is truly real
Bishop David oyedepo ministries has been a huge help to me.. there are other ministries dat are amazing but am sure of his own..Don't worry, he is not interested in ur money cool cool cool
Congratulations, as u open ur heart to GOD..he will turn u to a vessel unto honor
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by urchcoded(op): 6:01pm On Oct 25, 2020
RedPhoenix:
Stop being foolish and do the right thing which you already know stvpid angry


Damn it. hrhqueen has come. Make I run. Oyedepo pikin
which is what Mr?
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by RedPhoenix: 6:03pm On Oct 25, 2020
urchcoded:
which is what Mr?
You know what to do. I repeat. If you like keep fighting it. What's my own. I have trolling to do. Now get lost
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by RedPhoenix: 6:03pm On Oct 25, 2020
Farano another trouble maker is here undecided
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by urchcoded(op): 6:05pm On Oct 25, 2020
HRHQueenPhil:
It's quite strange that u are not celebrating your victory right now
Anyway leave your mother alone. If u want to help her , re-dedicate ur life to Christ and go on a three day fast for God to reveal himself to u if he is truly real
Bishop David oyedepo ministries has been a huge help to me.. there are other ministries dat are amazing but am sure of his own..Don't worry, he is not interested in ur money cool cool cool
Congratulations, as u open ur heart to GOD..he will turn u to a vessel unto honor
I was a winners member and have done wofbi LCC. Trust me I've tried to believe but I'm probably far gone and anything religion looks so illogical to me. I'm just concerned about getting her to her normal Christian self. This has nothing to do with me.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by Nobody: 6:05pm On Oct 25, 2020
The solution is quite simple.

You begin to pray for her. It's only the love and mercy of the Father that restores backsliders.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by RedPhoenix: 6:08pm On Oct 25, 2020
urchcoded:
I was a winners member and have done wofbi LCC. Trust me I've tried to believe but I'm probably far gone and anything religion looks so illogical to me. I'm just concerned about getting her to her normal Christian self. This has nothing to do with me.
Kikiki


Small pikin


Now here lies the confusion


" Illogical "

Your issues are not on this thread


Create another thread on Religion forum and carefully write down all that confuses you about fate. When clarity comes,you'll get direction. Until direction comes,confusion remains
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by blackpanthar: 6:08pm On Oct 25, 2020
urchcoded:
I'll try to make this as brief as possible. I stopped believing in God finally last year. I grew up in a very religious Christian family, but I became an unbeliever after analysing religion. I'm the only one living with my mother and few weeks ago she engaged me in a discussion about why I'm allowing the devil use me, I told her the Devil is not using me as I don't believe in him either. I went on to carefully explain to her why I think God probably does not exist and even if he does,there is no way to ascertain that Christianity is the right religion amongst other thousands of religions. Honestly I wasn't trying to get her to stop being a Christian or anything I was just trying to let her understand my stand because she has been worried for a long time. That night around 1am I woke up from sleep to hear her crying, I tip toed to her room and saw her kneeling down praying and crying uncontrollably she was actually praying for me and for God to reveal himself to me. Seeing her cry hurt me a lot and I couldn't sleep the rest of the night. Waking up the next morning I noticed she didn't do her normal morning devotion and prayers. I wasn't happy with the development but I ignored her. She came back in the night and still didn't pray. I had to reluctantly ask her why she was no more praying, she coldly replied me saying "Shea you said prayer doesn't work and there is no God" and she walked away. I've been really really upset because I know she can't actually do without religion. This is what she has known all her life, she's a Sunday school teacher. She needs religion because her life is centered on it. My father died Early this year and I'm due to go for NYSC by next month. pls how do I resolve this situation cos it breaks me to see her so sad and dejected and it might be worse when I leave. Should I pretend to have had an encounter with God or something. I really could use some advice here. If you don't have any just avoid the thread.
wow, u uncoverted ur mom.... congrats

i hate religion.... it's fake.... but a relationship with Jesus is REAL.

u were never born again.... so u are currently going thru a woke phase.

no CHURCH can help u.... personal discovery is what u need

as for ur mama.... she will be fine. she too needs to wake up from religion to a living relationship and believe it or not u just helped her to begin her journey of faith
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by HRHQueenPhil(f): 6:08pm On Oct 25, 2020
urchcoded:
I was a winners member and have done wofbi LCC. Trust me I've tried to believe but I'm probably far gone and anything religion looks so illogical to me. I'm just concerned about getting her to her normal Christian self. This has nothing to do with me.
Mummy will get back to Christ..GOD is.more than capable of drawing her back. Absolutely nothing can seperate her from the love of GOD..if u know her friend or pastor, u can share ur concern with them
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by parkervero(m): 6:11pm On Oct 25, 2020
urchcoded:
I'll try to make this as brief as possible. I stopped believing in God finally last year. I grew up in a very religious Christian family, but I became an unbeliever after analysing religion. I'm the only one living with my mother and few weeks ago she engaged me in a discussion about why I'm allowing the devil use me, I told her the Devil is not using me as I don't believe in him either. I went on to carefully explain to her why I think God probably does not exist and even if he does,there is no way to ascertain that Christianity is the right religion amongst other thousands of religions. Honestly I wasn't trying to get her to stop being a Christian or anything I was just trying to let her understand my stand because she has been worried for a long time. That night around 1am I woke up from sleep to hear her crying, I tip toed to her room and saw her kneeling down praying and crying uncontrollably she was actually praying for me and for God to reveal himself to me. Seeing her cry hurt me a lot and I couldn't sleep the rest of the night. Waking up the next morning I noticed she didn't do her normal morning devotion and prayers. I wasn't happy with the development but I ignored her. She came back in the night and still didn't pray. I had to reluctantly ask her why she was no more praying, she coldly replied me saying "Shea you said prayer doesn't work and there is no God" and she walked away. I've been really really upset because I know she can't actually do without religion. This is what she has known all her life, she's a Sunday school teacher. She needs religion because her life is centered on it. My father died Early this year and I'm due to go for NYSC by next month. pls how do I resolve this situation cos it breaks me to see her so sad and dejected and it might be worse when I leave. Should I pretend to have had an encounter with God or something. I really could use some advice here. If you don't have any just avoid the thread.
You actually got it wrong, I mean the whole thing. There is different between religion and spirituality.

If you want to learn about Christ through a former atheist you can search for Dr. David Wood on YouTube. His channel is more exposing Islam and Muhammed but does create content for atheists too.

As for your mummy, leave her first and focus on your disbelief, she will be fine. Don't just exhibit your act of disbelief in her presence.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by hisgrace090: 6:18pm On Oct 25, 2020
Go back to God, Christ have been good to you witouth you knowing it.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by penplus: 6:29pm On Oct 25, 2020
She's discouraged Pls encourage her Tell her we all have our problems but the overcomers are those who wait and trust on the LORD
Tell her GOD does not abandon anyone and he's always on time
Tell her she will rejoice soon that her time of tears and sorrow is over in JESUS Name
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by PlayerMeji: 6:29pm On Oct 25, 2020
Have you ever had an encounter with the word?

We always mistaken reading the Bible and going to church services as being a Christian.

Let me introduce you to the Bible, the word of God is actually the only thing that you should seek. It should be you bread and butter each and every day.

You should look for a place to acquaint yourself with the word of God and you will be surprised by how the word will show himself to you.

Isolate yourself and allow the Holy spirit to direct you... You will come out better and stronger than ever.

Thankfully, no one is coming for your head because you back slide...
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by jenny005: 6:33pm On Oct 25, 2020
U Have endangered her soul to total damnation which will eventually lead her to hell.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by LikeAking: 6:35pm On Oct 25, 2020
thw woman don wisen up.

Beta thing no dey beg person
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by Nobody:
Tell her you didn't mean what you said, but, most importantly,
START SHOWING HER by praying with and reading the Bible with her.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by RedPhoenix: 6:39pm On Oct 25, 2020
DimplesLikeWow:
Tell her you didn't mean what you said, but, most importantly,
START SHOWING HER by praying with and reading the Bible with her.
Why do I get the feeling you'll be one cheerful, funny fella
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by urchcoded(op): 6:43pm On Oct 25, 2020
blackpanthar:
wow, u uncoverted ur mom.... congrats

i hate religion.... it's fake.... but a relationship with Jesus is REAL.

u were never born again.... so u are currently going thru a woke phase.

no CHURCH can help u.... personal discovery is what u need

as for ur mama.... she will be fine. she too needs to wake up from religion to a living relationship and believe it or not u just helped her to begin her journey of faith
I have a lot to answer you about ur claim of me never being born again but I didn't create this thread for that purpose. I appreciate your advice tho. Thanks.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by Nobody:
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Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by urchcoded(op): 6:47pm On Oct 25, 2020
PenuelFarms:
The solution is quite simple.

You begin to pray for her. It's only the love and mercy of the Father that restores backsliders.
I don't know if you read through but I said I'm not religious and i don't pray
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by urchcoded(op): 6:50pm On Oct 25, 2020
PlayerMeji:
Have you ever had an encounter with the word?

We always mistaken reading the Bible and going to church services as being a Christian.

Let me introduce you to the Bible, the word of God is actually the only thing that you should seek. It should be you bread and butter each and every day.

You should look for a place to acquaint yourself with the word of God and you will be surprised by how the word will show himself to you.

Isolate yourself and allow the Holy spirit to direct you... You will come out better and stronger than ever.

Thankfully, no one is coming for your head because you back slide...
thanks. Any advise on how I can get my mother to go back to her normal Christian cheerful life? Cos that's what I'm interested in.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by Nobody: 6:52pm On Oct 25, 2020
urchcoded:
I don't know if you read through but I said I'm not religious and i don't pray
Then you shouldn't be bothered that someone else does not pray.
If that's good for you, it should be good for her too.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by urchcoded(op): 6:56pm On Oct 25, 2020
DimplesLikeWow:
Tell her you didn't mean what you said, but, most importantly,
START SHOWING HER by praying with and reading the Bible with her.
I can't tell her I'm joking. I mean I've been irreligious for almost a year now and she knows, she has been preaching to me at every slight chance on the need of me to have a personal relationship with Jesus and all that. The only difference was that I have been ignoring her and only sat down to discuss with her about it 3 weeks ago and that was when all this problem started.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by stacyadams: 7:39pm On Oct 25, 2020
urchcoded:
I'll try to make this as brief as possible. I stopped believing in God finally last year. I grew up in a very religious Christian family, but I became an unbeliever after analysing religion. I'm the only one living with my mother and few weeks ago she engaged me in a discussion about why I'm allowing the devil use me, I told her the Devil is not using me as I don't believe in him either. I went on to carefully explain to her why I think God probably does not exist and even if he does,there is no way to ascertain that Christianity is the right religion amongst other thousands of religions. Honestly I wasn't trying to get her to stop being a Christian or anything I was just trying to let her understand my stand because she has been worried for a long time. That night around 1am I woke up from sleep to hear her crying, I tip toed to her room and saw her kneeling down praying and crying uncontrollably she was actually praying for me and for God to reveal himself to me. Seeing her cry hurt me a lot and I couldn't sleep the rest of the night. Waking up the next morning I noticed she didn't do her normal morning devotion and prayers. I wasn't happy with the development but I ignored her. She came back in the night and still didn't pray. I had to reluctantly ask her why she was no more praying, she coldly replied me saying "Shea you said prayer doesn't work and there is no God" and she walked away. I've been really really upset because I know she can't actually do without religion. This is what she has known all her life, she's a Sunday school teacher. She needs religion because her life is centered on it. My father died Early this year and I'm due to go for NYSC by next month. pls how do I resolve this situation cos it breaks me to see her so sad and dejected and it might be worse when I leave. Should I pretend to have had an encounter with God or something. I really could use some advice here. If you don't have any just avoid the thread.
Lol..every morning call her and conduct morning devotion and bible REading..


ME sef no believe in religion ,
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by PlayerMeji: 8:34pm On Oct 25, 2020
You are welcome...

You find your way to Christ first... She would definitely find her way too...

Her normal Christian cheerful life would be restored when she finally decides to go back.


urchcoded:
thanks. Any advise on how I can get my mother to go back to her normal Christian cheerful life? Cos that's what I'm interested in.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by Uyi168: 9:02pm On Oct 25, 2020
HRHQueenPhil:
It's quite strange that u are not celebrating your victory right now
Anyway leave your mother alone. If u want to help her , re-dedicate ur life to Christ and go on a three day fast for God to reveal himself to u if he is truly real
Bishop David oyedepo ministries has been a huge help to me.. there are other ministries dat are amazing but am sure of his own..Don't worry, he is not interested in ur money cool cool cool
Congratulations, as u open ur heart to GOD..he will turn u to a vessel unto honor
..
Why do u always litter every threads with ur religious bullshitshuh
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by Uyi168: 9:09pm On Oct 25, 2020
Op, your mama will be fine..
Religion, some call it spirituality, others, walking with Jesus is all nonsense.
What has been seen cannot be unseen..

One thing u shouldn't joke with is your relationship with ur mum.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by urchcoded(op): 9:28pm On Oct 25, 2020
Uyi168:
Op, your mama will be fine..
Religion, some call it spirituality, others, walking with Jesus is all nonsense.
What has been seen cannot be unseen..

One thing u shouldn't joke with is your relationship with ur mum.
I know this fully well but I'm also beginning to realize that religion is actually important at least for some people.
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by HRHQueenPhil(f): 9:32pm On Oct 25, 2020
Uyi168:
..
Why do u always litter every threads with ur religious bullshitshuh
Soro soke weyrey angry
Re: Help: My Mother Stopped Praying by oladosu59996: 9:34pm On Oct 25, 2020
U Have endangered her soul to total damnation which will eventually lead her to hell.
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